The maritime industry is fundamental to the global economy. Maritime workers routinely load and offload cargo so that vessels can get goods to their final destinations. As in any other industry, maritime workers face a range of risks and dangers. Here are some of the...
On the day you were injured, you heard bad weather was approaching. You and several of your fellow seamen asked your ship’s master to allow you to work onshore, but they refused. Now that you are out of work until you have recovered, you have no income. Changing the...
Marinas can be some of the most dangerous places to work, but they don’t have to be. With the right safety precautions and hazard prevention techniques, marinas can be safe for dock workers, boaters and others. Whether you use a personal watercraft or you are working...
It’s not an easy job to work on the docks. Dock workers face all kinds of serious injuries while working in the maritime industry, such as being crushed or exposed to toxins. Dock workers deserve to be compensated fairly if they are hurt on the job. The Longshore and...
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law enacted to provide compensation for workers injured on jobs in United States navigable waters. Compensation for those disabled includes both medical care and vocational rehabilitation. It...
If you work as a longshoreman or on the docks, you probably know you can claim under The Longshore and Harbor Workers´ Act (LHWA) if you have an accident. You might not know it also covers occupational diseases. What classifies as an occupational disease? The Division...
